Magic Moments at Disneyland

In a few weeks we are off to Disneyland Paris for a 5 day break.  I love that place!  It is just so magical for everyone.  Whatever your age or however cynical life has made you, your first glimpse of the pink castle takes your breath away and you feel like all your troubles are disappearing.  Seeing the children's faces as they get to meet their favourite Disney characters is simply wonderful.  Much loved films are brought to life as you wander around taking in the sights and sounds of Disney and Pixar.

My daughter Ella is 17 and is a huge Disney fan.  She's got her own Disney blog on Tumblr, a bedroom filled with Disney dolls and more Disney T-shirts than she could ever need!  She truly is a Disney Princess in her own right.  Beautiful, brave, kind and sassy.  Her name is even an abbreviation of Cinderella!  How much more 'Disney' can you get?

I wonder if her love of Disney started when we took her to Disneyland when she was just about two years old.  She shared a beautiful moment with one of Cinderella's mice who sat on the floor and cuddled my little girl in her arms.  They hugged and gently swayed together, as Ella looked up and tenderly touched the mouse's face.  Their moment only ended when the mouse was ushered off by the security team, or I think she would have stayed there all day.  It brought tears to my eyes.  Ella was so serene and full of love for that giant mouse!  Whoever was inside, certainly took a shine to my Ella.  It was the sweetest thing ever.

Ella in 1998 with Cinderella's Mouse

I'm looking forward to making lots of new magic moments with my children this year.  We may never again replicate any moments quite as magical as the one with Ella and the mouse,  but we'll enjoy every second as we cherish some quality time together and immerse ourselves into the wonderful world of Disney!

Ella in 2012 with Freddy and Kizzy
and Mickey Mouse!

Disney Princess - My Fairytale Adventure

My children love Disney.  Disney toys, Disney DVDs, Disney board games, Disney clothing, Disney mugs...you name it, we have it.  So adding the new Nintendo 3DS Disney Princess - My Fairytale Adventure game to our Disney collection made my children incredibly happy.

The game, that was launched earlier this month, is available for the Wii, 3DS and Windows PC/Mac.  It is an interactive game that immerses players into the enchanted worlds of Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Tiana and gives them the power to wield a magic wand and save the day!  We were sent a copy to try out.

Players take the role of an apprentice to the fairy godmother.  The apprentice can be customized to look exactly how you want her, my children made one with long pink hair!  She has accidentally set off a series of events that have caused friendly sprites to transform into mischievous imps who need to be rounded up and transformed back into their original form.  The chaotic imps have made their way into the worlds of the Princesses and they need to be found before they can cause any harm.  The apprentice has to use her magic wand to cast her own brand of sparkly magic to return them back in their original form to the Magic Kingdom.

Each of the Princess's worlds include quests, mini-games, platforming and puzzles.  Freddy who is three was able to enjoy some of the challenges independently before passing the 3DS to his older siblings to take on the trickier bits!  Along the way you get to meet and interact with other Disney characters who help guide you through the missions.  We loved meeting Flounder in Ariel's underwater world which is our favourite level.

As well as the main game, players can collect gems to trade for items in the wishing well store.  The room in the Fairy Godmother's castle and the apprentice avatar can be personalised with items purchased.  There is also a secret garden which can be tended to make the flowers bloom using the special tools.  This kept Freddy occupied for some time as he fed and watered his flower.  These extra bits really added to the gameplay allowing young children to get creative and design things just how they want them to look.

The game is a real treat for Disney fans with its lovely locations based on each of the Princess's films.  The scenery and the characters are enchanting and it is great to immerse yourself in the world of Disney.  The gameplay is very intuitive and includes elements that are designed for younger players alongside more challenging aspects for older players.  This makes it ideal as an interactive game for all the family to enjoy together.

Rated PEGI 3+ Disney Princess - My Fairytale Adventure is now available to buy from good games  retailers such as Amazon, for the Wii, 3DS and PC/Mac.

Dreams Come True #Project 366 Day 16

Ella's drawing of the Disney Princesses tells me that 'Dreams Come True'.  I hope she's right. x

Disney Toiletries...Fit For a Princess

When Kizzy received this package of Disney Princess Toiletries, she was over the moon!  She adores Disney  and enjoys nothing more than having her own pampering products.

Made my H & A, the UK's leading toiletry specialist, the range includes Disney Princess, Disney Fairy, Winnie the Pooh, Ben 10 and Zingzillas toiletries, perfect for getting even the most reluctant bather in the tub!

The Strawberries and Cream Bath Bubbles came in a pretty pink bottle with Belle from Beauty and the Beast on it.

Kizzy was delighted because it had Belle's signature on the back, a lovely touch that little girls will love.

The Bubble Bath smelt really nice...a lovely, sweet strawberry fragrance.  It made a lovely bubbly tub full of bubbles.  They weren't very long lasting, but the scent lingered and the water felt soft. Kizzy loved this product.  It made her feel like a princess!

The Bath Confetti came in  a lovely triangular box.  It had a glittery, plastic heart shaped ring attached to the top.  It featured Ariel from The Little Mermaid, another Disney favourite.

The confetti was shaped like stillettos, crowns and hearts, and as it is made from soap, you can wash with it and it dissolves into the water.

Sprinkling a handful into the bath creates a fun bath time experience for your little princess!

The individual Bubble Bath Tropical Crush Jewel contains shimmery, pink bath foam, perfect for pampering your pretty princess.

It has a resealable nozzle so you can use it and seal it up for your next bath.  It smelled really sweet and fruity.

Adding to running water gives a luxurious, bubbly bath that smells gorgeous!

This was Kizzy's favourite product.  The heart shaped brush and mirror set cleverly folds up into a neat heart shape, that fits neatly into a pocket or a bag.

It features Ariel on the front, and will be loved by any Disney Princess fan.

The brush is gentle and untangles knots easily.  Kizzy loves this addition to her dressing table!  It is perfect for taking out and about or for keeping in her school bag.




This range of products really are perfect for pampering the little princesses in your life.  They encourage good personal hygiene, and at the same time are fun and have that little bit of added Disney magic!  They would make an ideal gift...and would be a great alternative to Easter Eggs for children who cannot have chocolate.

Kizzy says "I've always been a fan of Disney Princesses and I think these are amazing.  I loved the smell of the Strawberry and Cream Bubble Bath best of all and the whole range is really fun.  Bath times are really great when I have lovely pampering products like these."

So, Kizzy gives them the thumbs up! There are other characters available so there will be something to suit your child whatever their preferences.  If you prefer gender neutral products  the Zingzillas and Winnie the Pooh are ideal.